The actor explained that he was following the example of his Uncle Aamir Khan, who did the same to promote his first film, NDTV reports.

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"Twenty-four years ago Aamir uncle pasted the posters of his film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak," said Imran.

"I remember him telling the story that he and my mother were roaming around the by-lanes of Bandra and seeking the permission of rickshaw drivers to paste the posters of his film and telling them that he is the hero of the film. Flash forward 24 years and I find myself doing the same thing."

Khan - who plays a Jat village boy in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola - said that promotion on public transport is the most important method of reaching the audience.

"Actually in our city public transport is the most important thing whether it is rickshaw, taxis or buses, it has always been the lifeline of the city. I think it is the easiest way to communicate and reach out to the people," he added.